Curated OER
The Old Chicken Run Problem
Sixth graders apply problem solving strategies to work with a real life situation in which they need to determine the area. They determine the area of chicken runs that are rectangular in shape when give a partial perimeter.
Curated OER
Water: On the Surface and in the Ground
Students explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data regarding...
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Water-Is There Going to be Enough?
High schoolers research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...
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Rotation Sensor Challenge
Students participate in a challenge to construct a rotation sensor with the highest degree of accuracy and repeatability. They conduct computer analysis of their sensor using repeated trial.
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Wing Shapes and Areas
Students, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to determine the weight of the aircraft that can be lifted by a pair of wings of each type. They also design a unique platform of a wing to lift a plane weighing 11500 pounds.
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Lift Equation Problem Set
Pupils, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by using it, along with FoilSim, to complete an activity to graph and interpret the lift equation.
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Growing a Garden
Students research aspects of gardening including nutrition, costs, and soil preparation. They then write a report detailing the planning of the garden and compare costs to buying the items.
Curated OER
Opening a Restaurant
Students design a survey of the public as to what type of food should be served in restaurant that they are "planning" to open.
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Transmitter Hunt
Learners experiment with radio transmitters. In this transmission of waves lesson, students use an FM radio, an attenuate, and the frequency to locate a radio transmitter. Learners discuss outcomes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Comparing Linear Functions Word Problems
Compare features of two real-world relationships that can be modeled by linear functions, where the functions are represented in different ways. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear Equations Word Problems
Solve word problems about real world relationships that are given in formulas. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Algebra I: Exponential Functions in the Real World: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide real world examples that involve graphing exponential functions. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Exponential Functions in the Real World."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Linear Models Word Problems
Solve general word problems about real-world relationships that can be modeled by linear equations or functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.